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Nursery Rhymes # Nursery Rhymes in Ilkley Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted: Good · 4.3 (4 parent reviews) · 2 Bolton Road, Addingham, Ilkley, LS29 0NR · Bradford Number of places 59 places Age range 0–5 yrs Last inspected — Local authority Bradford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Inclusion - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Inclusion](#inclusion) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Nursery Rhymes provides a nurturing environment for children, aiming to give them the best possible start in life. The nursery fosters a sense of curiosity and exploration through both indoor and outdoor learning experiences. They believe in a bespoke curriculum tailored to the needs of each child and actively encourage parental involvement as partners in their child's early education journey. The nursery is committed to the health and well-being of the children in their care, offering a varied menu and focusing on a holistic approach to development. They regularly share updates and important notices with parents through their Facebook page, promoting transparency and engagement within their community. Our ethos Nursery Rhymes is committed to providing children with a bespoke curriculum tailored to their individual needs, fostering curiosity and exploration through indoor and outdoor experiences. They value parental involvement as partners in education and focus on a holistic approach to development, alongside health and well-being. What it's like Children are at the heart of this nursery and staff provide a nurturing, calm environment for them. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and development, and children show positive attitudes to learning, are well behaved, and feel safe and happy. Staff know children well and foster warm relationships, leading to high levels of motivation, curiosity, and self-esteem. Nurturing Environment Bespoke Curriculum Parental Partnership Indoor and Outdoor Learning ## Pricing & funding Funding accepted Tax-Free Childcare 15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs) 30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs) Pricing on request This nursery doesn't publish its fees online. Contact them directly for an up-to-date price list and availability. ## Key facts Opening hours Monday to Friday, for 51 weeks a year, except bank holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am until 6.30pm. Term time / All Year All Year Established 2001 ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Nursery Rhymes Inspection no. 10279974 Safeguarding arrangements are effective [Download full report (PDF)](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226284)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/957307) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. Schedule a VisitContact NurseryJoin Waitlist Get in touch ### Contact Reveal phone number [ Visit website ](https://www.nurseryrhymesdaynursery.co.uk/) 2 Bolton Road, Addingham, Ilkley, LS29 0NR [© Mapbox](https://www.mapbox.com/about/maps) [© OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright/) [Improve this map](https://apps.mapbox.com/feedback/?owner=bettersearch&id=cmr0xkm3n001m01shcu7igkjr&access_token=pk.eyJ1IjoiYmV0dGVyc2VhcmNoIiwiYSI6ImNtcjB4NzVvNDA0ZTkycHF5Z3g3aWNtZWcifQ.h8Ni35tijJSAoESKsGArhg#/-1.88209/53.94451/14) [](https://www.mapbox.com/) ## Explore day nurseries near Ilkley - [Day nurseries in Ilkley](/search?q=Ilkley) - [Day nurseries in Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?q=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) Is this your nursery? Claim this listing to add photos, pricing, and respond to enquiries. [Claim this listing](/claim?nursery=nursery-rhymes-ls29-0nr-957307) Ofsted Inspection ## Ofsted rating for Nursery Rhymes Last inspected 19 May 2023 - 14 July 2023 Safeguarding effective Overall effectiveness Good Quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good What it's like to attend Children are at the heart of this nursery and staff provide a nurturing, calm environment for them. Staff have high expectations for children's learning and development, and children show positive attitudes to learning, are well behaved, and feel safe and happy. Staff know children well and foster warm relationships, leading to high levels of motivation, curiosity, and self-esteem. Inspector highlights - Children are at the heart of this nursery and staff provide a nurturing, calm environment. - Staff have high expectations for children's learning and development and children have positive attitudes to learning. - Children are motivated and engaged in their learning. - Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support from staff. - The outdoor environment is a hive of activity, providing endless possibilities and enabling children to lead the way. Areas to develop - 1 enhance opportunities for all children to extend their knowledge and understanding to the highest level during activities - 2 consistently develop children's critical thinking skills by allowing them the time to answer questions that are asked and think through problems for themselves. Inspection #10279974 · Source: Ofsted [View full Ofsted report](https://files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50226284) ## What parents say Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection > excellent, supportive and naturing provision for my child Inclusion & environment ## How they support every child SEND provision Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive good support from staff. Staff monitor children's progress closely and are quick to identify when children need additional support to meet their development milestones. They work closely with the local authority and parents to ensure that children receive targeted support. Outdoor space The outdoor environment is a hive of activity, providing endless possibilities and enabling children to lead the way. For example, older children work as a team to make pirate soup, and younger children access the mud kitchen and enjoy finding and washing animals. ## Parent Reviews of Nursery Rhymes 4.3 (4) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocLeHtN9T4Z4EYE2rt3zQ7IcryPc8M02F3NtmcK2gdUmh9Uskw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba4) Elizabeth Venetia 4 years ago My sons gone through nursery and Jabberwocky club and the staff are all so wonderful. He really enjoys going [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURtenBldkFREAE!2m1!1s0x487bf0815d198273:0x2d7255f47dd1a74d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjX3zB7UTpsePveraBsIFUhb-1q8EBqEGv6FwLmS-oZN40pyP7k=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Gavin Smith 9 years ago Both my Kids have been here with my youngest still attending, and for me its amazing both my kids love this place and the child carers [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN3bFlIbDh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x487bf0815d198273:0x2d7255f47dd1a74d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKyhSXSOZjVCvT46QhAhdjXi_o32kEAnh1EkIxkhqf7r6ifIw=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Becky Spink 2 years ago Amazing nursery❤️ [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNka0lPTXZBRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bf0815d198273:0x2d7255f47dd1a74d) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJ4qoM1YfUWs8CWojKZnEVAjuVSvIk-doLL7Y_3FjJ8fJtjMQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) Andrew Holmes 12 years ago [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURBdG9mbG9RRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bf0815d198273:0x2d7255f47dd1a74d) Reviews from Google for Nursery Rhymes. 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